At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Stolen Generations Survivors and their families through case management and community engagement.
- Company: Join a trusted Aboriginal community organisation dedicated to healing and cultural integrity.
- Benefits: Permanent role with salary packaging, cultural leave, and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of survivors and promote cultural awareness.
- Qualifications: Must identify as Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander with relevant experience in casework.
The predicted salary is between 41625 - 50875 $ per year.
Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation (KBHAC) is a not-for-profit, Aboriginal community controlled organisation supporting the men who survived the Kinchela Boys Home, and their descendants and families. KBHAC's work addresses the trauma and lasting impacts of institutionalisation, and is grounded in restoration, healing and cultural integrity. The Kin Connect program sits at the centre of KBHAC's survivor-led support for Stolen Generations Survivors, their descendants and families, coordinating access to health, housing, legal, social and community services and delivering connection, healing, identity and truth-telling activities across the KBH community.
About the Role
We are currently looking for an experienced Kin Connect Case Worker – Children, Youth and Family to join our team. Key duties will include:
- Work with KBHAC Survivors, their families and descendants to identify needs and coordinate referrals to relevant service providers
- Develop and maintain a network of First Nations and mainstream service providers to support effective referral pathways
- Provide advocacy and case management support to clients engaged with the Department of Communities and Justice and other government and non-government housing providers
- Support Homes NSW tenants affected by the Waterloo Relocation project to have their needs represented and addressed
- Collaborate with local communities and organisations to build awareness of the impacts of the Stolen Generations
- Organise and coordinate community awareness activities that promote access to support services
- Support program logistics, workshops and events in partnership with the broader KBHAC team
- Prepare and submit reports, budgets, discussion papers and other documents for internal and external stakeholders
- Maintain accurate case management documentation in line with best practice and KBHAC policy
- Apply trauma-informed care principles when engaging with clients and families
- Travel to support Survivors and their families in their communities as required
Requirements
We are seeking a candidate who:
- Identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, in accordance with the genuine occupational qualification under section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW), as this is an identified position
- Has several years of relevant experience in casework, care coordination or a related human services field
- Has sound knowledge of the complex needs of Stolen Generations Survivors, their families and descendants
- Has experience in trauma-informed, culturally safe and strengths-based approaches to case management
- Has experience working with government and non-government service providers, including housing and community services
- Has experience building relationships with Aboriginal communities and stakeholder organisations
- Holds a Bachelor of Social Work or a relevant VET qualification (e.g. Certificate IV in Community Services, Social Work or Mental Health), or is working towards one
- Holds, or can obtain, a current Working with Children Check clearance
- Holds, or can obtain, a current National Police Check
- Holds a current First Aid and CPR certificate, or can obtain one
- Holds a current unrestricted NSW driver's licence
Benefits
- Permanent position (38 hours per week), based at Waterloo
- Work within a trusted, Aboriginal community controlled organisation supporting Survivor families
- Salary packaging
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Cultural leave
Kin Connect Case Worker – Children, Youth and Family in Waterloo employer: On Demand HR
Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation (KBHAC) is an exceptional employer dedicated to supporting the healing and restoration of Stolen Generations Survivors and their families. With a strong focus on cultural integrity and community engagement, KBHAC offers a supportive work environment that values employee growth through professional development opportunities and a commitment to trauma-informed care. Located in Waterloo, employees benefit from a permanent position with salary packaging, cultural leave, and access to an Employee Assistance Program, making it a meaningful place to contribute to positive change in the community.
